Whirlpool 1187984 User Manual

DEHUMIDIFIER

Use & Care Guide

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DESHUMIDIFICADOR

Manual de uso y cuidado

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ÍNDICE

DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY ...............................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................3

Electrical Requirements...............................................................3

Location Requirements................................................................3

DEHUMIDIFIER USE......................................................................4

Setting the Controls (Control types 1 and 2 only) .......................4

Setting the Controls (Control type 3 only) ...................................5

Remove and Empty Bucket.........................................................5

Water Level Float and Automatic Shutoff....................................6

Normal Sounds ............................................................................6

DEHUMIDIFIER CARE ...................................................................7

Cleaning........................................................................................7

Repairing Paint Damage..............................................................7

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................7

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE...........................................................8

In the U.S.A. .................................................................................8

In Canada.....................................................................................8

SEGURIDAD DEL DESHUMIDIFICADOR.....................................9

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................10

Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................10

Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................10

CÓMO USAR EL DESHUMIDIFICADOR ....................................11

Ajuste de los controles

(Soló para modelos con controles 1 y 2 )..................................11

Ajuste de los controles (Soló para modelos con control 3).......12

Saque y vacíe el balde...............................................................13

Flotador de nivel del agua y apagado automático....................13

Sonidos normales.......................................................................14

CUIDADO DEL DESHUMIDIFICADOR .......................................14

Limpieza .....................................................................................14

Reparación de la pintura dañada...............................................14

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................14

AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................15

En los EE.UU..............................................................................15

DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

It is the customer's responsibility:

■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.

■ To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Location Requirements

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply cord.

Power supply cord plug outlet Wiring requirements

■ 115 volt (103.5 min. -

126.5 max.)

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

Recommended ground method

For your personal safety, this dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical installer.

A. Allow at least 12" to 18" (30.5 to 45.7 cm) of air space on all

sides of the dehumidifier.

■ You will need a level surface strong enough to support the

dehumidifier when its bucket is full of water.

■ Keep all outside doors, windows and other openings closed

when you are operating dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will increase dehumidifier workload.

■ Install dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not

fall below the minimum operating temperature for your control type. Lower temperatures will cause your performance to drop.

DEHUMIDIFIER USE

Setting the Controls (Control types 1 and

2only)

Starting/Stopping the Dehumidifier

NOTE: Before turning dehumidifier on, be sure that the bucket is

properly inserted into dehumidifier and that the bucket is empty.

Control Type 1

NOTE: Minimum operating temperature is 65ºF (18ºC).

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room.

Control Type 2

NOTE: Minimum operating temperature is 55ºF (13ºC).

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. To turn on dehumidifier, turn MOISTURE CONTROL

clockwise. NOTE: If the Empty or Adjust Bucket light comes on, the

dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket.

3. To turn off dehumidifier, turn MOISTURE CONTROL

counterclockwise to OFF.

Empty or Adjust Bucket Light

If this light is on, the dehumidifier is not running. This light indicates that you need to check:

■ If the bucket is full, empty and replace bucket.

■ If the bucket is not in position, remove the bucket and

replace. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off, or dehumidifier will not run.

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room.

C. Selects fan speed.

Fan Speed (Control Type 2 models only)

The Fan Speed controls fan operation.

■ High—for faster moisture removal

■ Low—for slower moisture removal

Moisture Control

The Moisture Control controls the amount of moisture in the room. Turn the control knob clockwise for more drying. Turn control knob counterclockwise for less drying. Turn control knob to “dry” to maintain average humidity conditions.

NOTE: For the first few days of use, turn the MOISTURE CONTROL clockwise to CONTINUOUS RUN to remove extra moisture from the furnishings as well as the room air.

Setting the Controls (Control type 3 only)

Starting/Stopping the Dehumidifier

NOTES:

■ Before turning dehumidifier on, be sure that the bucket is

properly inserted into dehumidifier and that the bucket is empty.

■ Each time you unplug the dehumidifier or power is

interrupted, the control will return to your previous settings.

■ Minimum operating temperature is 44ºF (7ºC).

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Selects mode. C. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room.

■ If the bucket is not in position, remove the bucket and

replace. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off, or dehumidifier will not run.

Mode

1. Press MODE to select fan speed.

2. Choose High Fan, Low Fan, Continuous Run or Auto Dry.

■ High Fan—Will reach the desired moisture level faster.

Press the right arrow button to increase the amount of moisture removed. The indicator light will change according to the number of times you press the right arrow button.

■ Low Fan—Will reach the desired moisture level slower

with lower sound level. Press the left arrow button to decrease the amount of

moisture removed. The indicator light will change

according to the number of times you press the left arrow button.

■ Continuous Run—Will run continuously regardless of

humidity level. You cannot select the amount of moisture you want

removed. The dehumidifier will turn off only if the bucket is full or

removed. NOTE: The Deicer will turn the compressor off if a low

temperature condition exists. Pressing the left or right arrow buttons will not increase or decrease the amount of moisture removed.

■ Auto Dry—Will provide the maximum humidity control by

automatically adjusting the fan speed and/or turning the dehumidifier on and off to maintain humidity setting.

Press the left and right arrow buttons to set the amount of moisture you want removed.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Press ON/OFF to turn on dehumidifier. NOTE: If the Empty or Adjust Bucket light comes on, the

dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket.

3. Press ON/OFF to turn off dehumidifier. NOTE: The dehumidifier will retain your last settings.

Remove and Empty Bucket

Remove Bucket to Empty Water

WARNING

Sickness Hazard

Do not drink water collected in water bucket.

Doing so can result in sickness.

1. Use side handles to lift bucket. Pull bucket forward and

remove.

Empty or Adjust Bucket Light

If this light is on, the dehumidifier is not running. This light indicates that you need to check:

■ If the bucket is full, empty and replace bucket.

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